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December 2009
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| until Saturday, November 28 |
Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library Tangled Up in Blue by Lauren Woodward Exhibit. |
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| until Sunday, November 29 |
Main Library Touching on the Development of Chinese Characters: A Calligraphic Perspective on Chinese Language Ma Weihua, from China's Social and Cultural Development Foundation, is a renowned Chinese calligraphy artist. Born in 1958, he began practicing traditional Chinese calligraphy at age ten. He has devoted his life to his art, although his official job is in public service. Ma's artistic interests developed from calligraphy on paper to wood and seal (stone) carving and porcelain carving. Ma has participated in numerous art exhibitions both in and out of China. He has won hundreds of prizes, including World Renowned Artist in China, the National Award of France, and the Special Art Award of the French Artist Association. In his 40 years practicing calligraphy, Ma has tried all the styles from different periods in Chinese history. His current focus is the interactive relationship between calligraphic styles and the development of Chinese characters--the combination of artistic form and Chinese language. |
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| until Friday, December 4 |
Main Library Making the Earth Our Paradise Sponsored by C.L.A.S.S. Art School and Earth Jam Productions, this collection of mixed-media artwork by students showcases their love for the earth and offers practical ideas for caring for and repairing the environment. |
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| until Friday, December 11 |
Main Library David Mack's KABUKI: The Alchemy Lecture and Demonstration: Saturday, December 5, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Gallery Talk: Saturday, December 5, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Public reception: Saturday, December 5, 4:00-5:30 p.m. David Mack is the New York Times bestselling author and artist of the KABUKI graphic novels, the writer and artist of Marvel Comics' Daredevil, and the author and artist of the children's book The Shy Creatures. Mack's work has garnered numerous national and international award nominations including seven Eisner awards, four International Eagle Awards, and both the Harvey and Kirby Awards. He is one of the only creators to be listed in both the Top Ten Writers list and the Top Ten Artists list in Wizard magazine. KABUKI has earned Mack international acclaim for his innovative storytelling, painting techniques, and page design. The comic is available in seven different languages, in addition to well over a million copies of KABUKI comics, paperbacks, and hardcovers in print in the U.S. alone. Mack has toured and exhibited throughout Europe, Asia, and America. He was the first American to be nominated for Germany's prestigious Max-Und-Moritz award in the category of Best Imported Comic. Mack has designed toys and packaging for companies in Hong Kong, created ad campaigns for Sakura art materials, painted Tori Amos for her RAINN benefit calendars, written and designed video games for director John Woo and Electronic Arts, created animation art for MTV, and illustrated jazz and rock albums for Japanese and American labels, as well as musicians such as Paul McCartney. In addition to working for 20th Century Fox as a writer on the KABUKI feature film, Mack's film credits include visual designer, creative consultant, and co-producer. Cosponsored by Night Flight Comics. |
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| until Monday, December 28 |
Sprague Branch Library Encounters with Color: Oil Paintings by Sreedhari Desai Sreedhari Desai was born and raised in India. She has a bachelor's degree in engineering, a master's degree in finance, and is currently working toward a doctoral degree in management. She has studied fine arts at Westminster College, but says that her most valuable art lessons came during her travels through Europe in 2002 and 2008, when she was exposed to the work of Dutch, Italian, French, and Spanish masters. She maintains studios in Noida, India, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Desai writes, "What grabs my attention as an artist is te delicate interplay of rhythms and patterns that abound all around us. Often, we are so careworn that we scarce notice or delight in the gauzy wings of a fly, the rippling of a mountain stream, or the way that light bounces off of a lovingly handled teapot. My paintings communicate the beauty that our focused and orderly lives render inconspicuous to us. Though I often paint with brushes, my favorite implement is the palette knife. A palette knife is rather unforgiving and forces one to be decisive and quick. One can't pussyfoot around with such a tool, and it is precisely this dramatic intensity that appeals to my artistic sensibilities. When one paints, it is akin to casting a net. With a palette knife, the net has wider holes but it also means that if you catch something, it is bound to be big! My style is highly influenced by the glorious art movements of impressionism and expressionism, as well as my Indian heritage. Whereas my experiences in the West have freed me to explore subjects in new ways, my Indian roots impart a distinct sensibility to my compositions." |
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Tuesday 24 |
Tuesday November 24th Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Anderson-Foothill Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Day Riverside Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 2:00-4:00 p.m. PowerPoint 2.0* Learn how to create a master slide and an automated slideshow presentation. *Prerequisite: "Word 1.0." Registration required, 801-524-8290. |
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Wednesday 25 |
Wednesday November 25th All Locations Thanksgiving Eve All locations close at 6:00 p.m. Day Riverside Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Sprague Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Main Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Sprague Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Hora de Cuentos/Bilingual Storytime La Biblioteca de Sprague tiene el agrado de brindarles cuentos, canciones, y poemas en Inglés y Español el 4 miercoles de cada mes a las 11 de la mañana. The Sprague Branch brings you stories, songs, and poems in both Spanish and English on the 4th Wednesday of each month during our regular story hour. |
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Thursday 26 |
Thursday November 26th All Locations Happy Thanksgiving! All locations are closed. |
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Friday 27 |
Friday November 27th Chapman Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Chapman Branch Library 3:00 p.m. After-School Storytime Theme: Africa |
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Saturday 28 |
Saturday November 28th Main Library 1:00-3:00 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons The City Library and R.E.A.D.® offer children the opportunity to read to therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening, fun environment. No registration is required--just come and pick your favorite book and a dog for a terrific reading experience. Day Riverside Branch Library 4:00 p.m. Yoga of Breath The secret of stress management is in your breath. Each individual has the ability to calm the mind, relax the body, and energize the entire system within minutes. Join us for a free demonstration of the breathing techniques that have changed the lives of more than 20 million people in 140 countries. The session will introduce you to practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit; skills for handling negative emotions and situations; practical wisdom on improving work and relationships; and insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions. For more information, call 801-352-2352 or visit us.artofliving.org. |
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Monday 30 |
Monday November 30th Chapman Branch Library 11:00 a.m. Book Baby Storytime for the youngest crowd! Main Library 7:00 p.m. Family Storytime For children ages 2-8 and their grown-ups. Sprague Branch Library through 12/14 Fireside Stories Enjoy time with your family during the holiday season as we gather around the fireplace to hear classic tales. November 30 - 7:00 p.m. December 7 - 7:00 p.m. December 14 - 7:00 p.m. |
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